NASP Announces President’s Award for Safety Winners for 2025

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Safety, Small Packaging

Introduced in 2025, the NASP President’s Award for Safety is given to the top facilities based on annual EHS Balanced Scorecard results. Additionally, to be eligible for the award, facilities must have a TRIR better than the industry average, no serious injuries or fatalities (SIFs), and no LSR’s that were only discovered through incident investigations.Facilities receiving the NASP Safety President’s …

The 5-Gallon Plastic Bucket: A Packaging Staple that Never Goes out of Style

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Small Packaging

Plastic buckets may be popping up in pop culture lately—from mini collectible versions to creative promotional tie-ins—but for more than five decades, they’ve been a quiet workhorse in industries around the world. Long before they became trendy, plastic pails—especially the 5‑gallon bucket—have played a critical role in keeping supply chains moving. From construction and agriculture to food service, chemicals, and …

EIP Implemented: In-house Dunnage Management

Michelle MachenMauser News, Small Packaging

Scope  Process for sorting and storing dunnage at the Memphis, Tennessee NASP Metals facility Goal Process for sorting and storing dunnage at the Memphis, Tennessee NASP Metals facility Result Reduction in cost associated with using a third-party sorting company for dunnage sorting and storage, reduction in dunnage lead time, and improved dunnage qualityPrior to the implementation of this EIP, the …

Mauser Packaging Solutions Acquires Siena Plastics LLC

Michelle MachenMauser News, Small Packaging

We are pleased to announce that, effective today, we have completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Siena Plastics LLC, a manufacturer of small high-performance containers for the industrial packaging industry located in Charlotte, North Carolina. We expect this acquisition to be highly complementary to our existing business.  “Bringing Siena Plastics into our portfolio strengthens Mauser’s ability to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions across the Small Packaging segment,” said Bob …

A Look Inside Grupo Zapata: Who We Are and What We Do

Michelle MachenMauser News, Small Packaging

Mauser Packaging Solutions acquired Grupo Zapata (Taenza, S.A. de C.V.) in May 2024. But what is Grupo Zapata and how does this acquisition fit into the Mauser portfolio and strategy? Grupo Zapata was founded in 1926 as a shoe polish paste manufacturer but soon began producing tin cans. By the 1940’s the company had expanded into manufacturing crown corks for …

Everywhere You Are: Kitty Litter

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Small Packaging

From the water you drink to the paint on the walls of your home, many everyday products pass through Mauser packaging before being used in everyday life. Mauser Packaging Solutions works with some of the world’s largest brands and household names, providing packaging solutions that are available on store shelves and used behind the scenes. Through this series, we will …

EIP Implemented: Homerville Projects Yield Savings and Process Enhancements

Michelle MachenMauser News, Small Packaging

Two EIP projects in Homerville, GA, recently recognized as part of the Mauser Employee Award program, have led to ongoing savings and enhanced processes at the facilities. These initiatives required minimal financial investment and were driven by proactive individuals committed to driving change.New Supplier for Child Safety LabelsScope  Qualify alternative supplier for pressure sensitive child warning labels used at Homerville …

Investments in Hybrid Can Production in York Demonstrate NASP Priorities and Strategy

Michelle MachenMauser News, Small Packaging

NASP’s strategy for 2025 centers on leveraging core values—Safety & Housekeeping, Quality, Productivity, Collaboration, and Openness—to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation. By adhering to these principles, the business unit aims to enhance efficiency, foster teamwork, and embrace new ideas to be positioned for continued success this year. While NASP faces several challenges, these challenges present exciting opportunities for growth …

Mauser Packaging Solutions Receives Award from Bay Valley Foods

Michelle MachenOur Stories, Small Packaging

Recently, Mauser Packaging Solutions was presented with the “Own It Award” from Bay Valley Foods, a subsidiary of TreeHouse Foods and long-standing customer of the Small Packaging business unit! The award recognizes the team’s commitment to providing excellent service, innovative thinking, and working collaboratively with Bay Valley Foods to address their unique packaging requirements. “Congratulations to the entire team supporting …

Mauser Leadership Welcomes Grupo Zapata Employees with Event in Mexico

Michelle MachenMauser News, Billion Dollar Plan, Billion Dollar Plan in Action, Small Packaging

On Thursday, May 16, Mark Burgess, President and CEO of Mauser Packaging Solutions, Robert Bourque, President of NASP, and Jose Luis Guitierrez Buces, General Manager, Grupo Zapata, hosted official welcoming and celebratory events in Mexico City, Mexico following the completion of the acquisition of Taenza, S.A. de C.V. The day-long event was held at the Grupo Zapata Imesa facility and …